pin back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To keep at a distance
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They were certainly the more rounded team and it was unusual, to say the least, to see Chelsea with home advantage being pinned back into their own half.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pin back” mean?
To keep at a distance
Is “pin back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.